See this article for details on this method vs standard turnkeys and the risks- https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/08/1...)When I wrote that, I was pretty opposed to it.

However, I'm not opposed to the Catskills, especially, if I could turn a better profit. 

And it gives a range and median, so if your unit is particularly remodeled and nice you can use the upper end of that range as an estimate, or if your unit is particularly small or a little rough around the edges you can use the lower end of that range to estimate market rent for that unit.MLS could be useful too because you can view the non-active (presumably rented) listings as opposed to the active ones, but you'll need to network with a licensed agent who has MLS access in that market and have them run those numbers for you.

He sounds like he may just be an oddball, as opposed to a crook, but who knows.  

I am buying a multifamily in Brooklyn and wanted to know how much more home owners insurance costs if I purchase the property under an LLC as opposed to under my own name. 

For financial reasons, you may choose to purchase in your personal name first then immediately transfer to the LLC, as opposed to buying in the name of the LLC, but either way you will want to be prepared with the LLC and operating agreement in place prior to any property purchases.

Try to look for focused groups as opposed to a general group that tries to be everything for everybody.

To a lender, they will both be considered commercial (if the 4+2 are one deed) which will restrict you to commercial mortgages, and the limitations that come with them.From a depreciation standpoint they may both be considered residential depreciating over 27.5 years as opposed to 39.

I know there are numerous groups that would oppose such a move (even in Texas) so I'm looking for anyone that may have experience with this strategy and can offer advice on the hurdles I would be faced with.

Maybe you’re looking at one of the few coop’s here (as opposed to condos),